Packers News: Coaching shakeup could also include offense
The Green Bay Packers have already made a number of changes this offseason. The offense could soon get a look.
Mike McCarthy has already made changes to his coaching staff on defense. ESPN’s Rob Demovsky reported Tuesday that he might not be done yet. While president Mark Murphy made clear McCarthy isn’t going anywhere, the coaching shakeup could continue on offense.
Demovsky reported that McCarthy was given a one-year extension during the season, although it wasn’t announced by the team. McCarthy is now under contract through the 2019 season.
McCarthy’s job, for now, appears to be safe. But it remains to be seen what changes could be made on offense.
Demovsky noted:
"“Edgar Bennett has been the coordinator since 2015. Bennett is a former receivers coach, and there’s some consideration to moving him back into that role.”"
Bennett could take the vacancy left by Luke Getsy, who has departed for a job at Mississippi State.
Wednesday’s Packers News Report features a long form piece on the Ice Bowl, more on the search for a new general manager, what Ted Thompson’s departure means and more. Let’s get started.
Packers news and notes from around FanSided
Ice Bowl legacy: Frozen turf and forged memories [FanSided – Matt Verderame]
The talented Matt Verderame wrote a long form piece on the Ice Bowl for its 50th anniversary. Put some time aside, sit back with your coffee and enjoy this one.
Mike McCarthy’s future uncertain with GM change [Lombardi Ave]
Mark Murphy made clear Mike McCarthy would remain the head coach next year, but he also said the new general manager will get to decide who the coach is. Makes sense, right? While it’s likely McCarthy won’t get fired, a new GM comes with uncertainty.
The Packer Purge: 12 players that need to go this offseason [Lombardi Ave]
It’s already been a busy offseason in Green Bay. But the changes shouldn’t stop there. Ralph Mancini lists 12 players the Packers should move on from this offseason.
More Packers news and notes from around the internet
Mark Murphy won’t limit GM search to scouting trees — or even scouts [ESPN – Rob Demovsky]
Don’t dismiss Reggie McKenzie as Packers GM candidate [PackersNews.com – Pete Dougherty]
"But because of NFL rules governing upper-level executive movement, Schneider probably isn’t available. Another former Packers scout, though, could be a sleeper candidate: Reggie McKenzie."
What Ted Thompson’s departure as GM means [The Power Sweep – Jon Meerdink]
Blake Martinez finished 2017 as one of the NFL’s most efficient inside linebackers [Cheesehead TV – Zachary Jacobson]
Packers sign five players to futures deals [Packers Wire – Zach Kruse]
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